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Blood Tracking Dogs 101

Blood Tracking Dogs 101: Using Dogs To Recover More Deer

Looking for a new challenge? Training blood-tracking dogs takes time and dedication, but it can lead to more recovered deer and a rewarding bond with your dogs.
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Wildlife Commission Approves Deer Baiting Change

Mississippi hunters will no longer have to be out of sight of a deer feeder as long as it's 100 yards away.
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Court Says Ohio Must Seek Restitution For Large Slain Deer

At issue in the court's 4-3 ruling was the state's request for nearly $28,000 in restitution, an amount calculated based on a scoring system for the large animal with 20-point antlers.
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Group Protests 'Lion Killer' Halloween Costume

A company that sparked controversy when it released a Halloween costume parodying the Minnesota dentist that killed an African lion dubbed "Cecil" has vowed to donate all the profits from the sale of the satirical suit to a "wildlife foundation."
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Officials Hunting Arizona Mule Deer Poacher

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is investigating the illegal killing of a mule deer doe.
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Poaching Charges Filed On Known Hunting Show

Sportsman's Channel takes immediate action to suspend known hunting show, The Syndicate, in lieu of poaching allegations.
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A Salute To The All-American Pronghorn

The all-American pronghorn are the sole remaining members of an ancient family dating back to the Pleistocene period. They are their own scientific genus and are only found in North America. Here's a salute to Antilocapra americana.
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Lost Hunter Says He Ate Bugs While Missing In Boise County

A hunter who went missing last week in the Boise County wilderness has been found and says he survived by eating insects and sleeping with rats.
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Georgia Man To Pay $1.6M In Ohio Deer Trafficking Case

A Georgia man convicted in Ohio of charges involving illegal trafficking in white-tailed deer was ordered to pay fines and restitution of $1.6 million, which federal officials say is the largest sum of money an individual has been ordered to pay for a U.S. wildlife crime.
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Rifle Review: Gunwerks LR-1000 Rifle

The Gunwerks LR-1000 is an entire shooting system that creates a synergy between the rifle, scope, ammo and rangefinder to make ultra-long-range shots possible.
10 Tips for Crossbow Success

10 Tips For Crossbow Success This Hunting Season

Are you toting a crossbow into the field this year? These 10 solid tips can give you the edge you need to find horizontal-bow success.
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Learn To Alter Your Bowhunt To Match The Conditions

When things aren't going according to plan, adjust your bowhunting routine to match the current conditions and behaviors of the game you're chasing.
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Here's Why You Should Hunt Early-Season Deer Over Water

If you can’t hunt early-season deer over food, trying hunting them over water. No water source? No problem — make one.
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Deer Feeders Are Drawing Unwanted Bears Near Homes

A drum full of corn is not the only kind of feeder that attracts a bear. Bird feeders filled with seed, suet or even nectar for hummingbirds can be a draw.
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6 Bowhunting Tactics To Get Deer In Close

In bowhunting, getting close to our quarry is pretty much the name of the game. Use these tactics to get closer than ever to the buck of your dreams.
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Bob Robb's 7 Proven Tips For Bowhunting Elk

Bowhunting elk is not for the faint of heart. It requires endurance, great skill and the right amount of luck. Increase your chances of success by employing Bob Robb's 7 proven tips for bowhunting elk.
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Bowhunting North America 2015-16: Canadian Provinces

A detailed look at bowhunting regulations and species information in Canada.